Akuneshi Shochu
莫祢氏
Akuneshi Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Oishi Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, crisp finish and depth; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥912 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- crisp finish
- depth
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water and with hot water
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Black koji |
| Variety | 白豊（阿久根市） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 900 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Oishi Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Akuneshi Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Chicken
- Pork
- Oily fish
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥912 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,020 (23 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| リカーアイランドYahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥13,680 | ¥912 | included | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,480 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
22 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work
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|---|---|---|
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